MinwaxFast Drying Polyurethane Protective Wood Finish, Warm Satin, 1 Quart

Great product!!! Easy to put on and drys quickly.

It may seem strange to review an unopened product, but this specific formulation from Minwax, like a few others, is familiar. It seems difficult to avoid Minwax when finishing with stains or polyurethane. I’ve gone back to their aerosol and brush-on products again and again over decades. This quart will be laid on the very bench top on which it sat for its photo opp. I am not going to chase down every bit of green paint left over from sanding the atrocity left there by a previous owner of this house. So, unfortunately, the Minwax ability to protect wood will enshrine some of that ugly green paint for many years to come.

I used this on some speakers I built, I had tried rustoleum first and it was kind of horrible. The minwax smoothed out so much better and dried fast as well.I ended up thinning it about 20% with acetone and just used a paper towel to wipe on thin coats after a few coats I hit it with a 800 grit scuff pad and added then wiped on a few more coats. Very smooth finish that looks great, the simplest thing I have ever done for a top/clear coat.I also have used the gloss and its great as well, I would recommend using the gloss on your first few coats as it is a little more clear and will make the wood grain pop more then use a scuff pad 800-1000 grit go with the wood grain gently, and apply your finally few coats of Satin.Satin is a little cloudy so if you add to many coats it will sort make the wood grain stand out less or have less of that holographic look as the light hits it still an amazing product overall and is what I will be using from now on.

First a little background:For years, Behlen's Rockhard Tabletop Varnish was my go-to for bartops. It went on beautifully, dried hard as a rock in no time, and sanded nicely between coats. The resulting finish was completely bulletproof. It resisted all kinds of dings and dents and could be wiped down with Windex.Behlen's recently became part of Mohawk (maybe they always were; I don't know), but the Mohawk version is not the same product, not even close. On my latest project it never dried hard, so I scrubbed it off with mineral spirits. I tried an even thinner coat, using a paper towel, on another part of the project. The can says four hours to dust proof and fourteen to recoat. After twenty-four hours it was still tacky. My shop is warm and dry. Maybe it would have eventually dried. Who knows? But no varnish, no matter how good it's supposed to be, should be that unpredictable.So I ordered some Minwax oil-based poly from Amazon. I've been using Minwax water-based poly for a while and I've always been pleased with the results. Yes, Minwax products have a reputation as 'consumer-grade' finishes intended for 'amateurs,' but I find they are very reliable and predictable. It turns out oil-based poly is, too. I applied three coats with a soft brush and a steady hand (I have a spray setup but no booth, so I avoid spraying oil-based products because of the sticky overspray). It dries fast, smooth, and dust-free; it sanded well between coats; it looks warm and inviting, and it has no visible brush marks.Bottom line: I highly recommend Minwax fast-drying oil-based satin poly.

We used this product on pine tongue and grove paneling in our cabin. What were didnt like is that this product is oil- based and must be cleaned with mineral spirits. Its It's a tedious job! Also, it had a very strong odor which lasts for days or winds while drying and curing. It's fairly easy to brush on and get a good finish if you are diligent with your brush strokes. However, it yellows as it cures and you may want moreof a clear finish. We used this product to match other paneling in the room that already has a yellowed finished. It matches perfectly. That being said, we prefer to use water based Varithane for its easy soap and water clean up, it's low odor, quick curing time, and especially, its clear finish. Both products hard to a beautiful hard protective layer. But the smell can be overwhelming when using polyurethane indoors. We are glad there is an alternative in Varithane!

Price is better on Amazon. Love this for my refinishing business.

Easy to apply and dried nicely.

Easy too apply, Great finish